| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.52 | 5.138% | $17.3688 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.71 | 13.572% | $266.5648 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.35 | 5.433% | $147.9752 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.87 | 4.449% | $89.6904 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 8.605% | $172.2584 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.50 | 9.656% | $256.0468 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.96 | 7.783% | $98.0394 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.52 | $1,047.9438 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.00 | |